Techno Serve Ethiopia Coffee projects are procuring high quality farming tools to incentivize stumping adoption among farmers.
TechnoServe (TNS)
BID ANNOUNCEMENT
Terms of Reference (TOR)
For the purchase of farming tools for Regrow Yirga and CREW Agronomy Program stumping Incentive
1. BACKGROUND
TechnoServe, a non-profit organization operating in 29 countries. assists individuals in overcoming poverty through private sector engagement. We have assisted millions of hardworking women and men in developing countries to create lasting prosperity for their families and communities. We achieve this by connecting people to information, capital, and markets, which helps to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries.
Techno Serve Ethiopia Coffee projects are procuring high quality farming tools to incentivize stumping adoption among farmers.
The amount projected being 5538 farming tools (Hoe/Zappa. Shovel. 3-finger hoe] for the Regrow Yirga Project for 2025C. and 5460 forming tools (Saw handle + blade. Shovel, pruning Shears) for CREW Project, 3360 for 2024C and 2100 for 2025C.
The details of the quantity to be purchased are as shared.
SPECIFICATION OF PACKAGE ONE TOOLS
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Item description |
Type |
Quantity |
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Saw handle
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▪ Durable hardwood, durable reinforced plastic, or steel for resilience to farm conditions. ▪ Non-slip rubber coating to provide a firm grip even in wet conditions. ▪ Resistant to moisture, UV rays, and temperature fluctuations to prevent cracking and warping. ▪ 24-inch standard length. |
5460
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Saw blade
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High-carbon tensioned high-carbon steel provides excellent strength, durability, and corrosion resistance. |
5460
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Item description |
Type |
Quantity |
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▪ Hardened steel teeth to maintain sharpness over time despite repeated usage. ▪ 12 to 24-inch standard length. Green wood type teeth. |
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Pruning shear
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Bypass Pruning Shear High Carbon Steel blade Total Length: 19 cm (7.5 inches) Blade Length: 4.7 cm (1.9 inches) Handle Length: Ergonomically designed to fit comfortably in the hand |
5460
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Small Hoe (Head Only) Cast from tool/high carbon. tensioned, steel
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Heavy Duty High Carbon Steel Approx Weight: 600 grams. Size: 150mm x 150mm Spine to strengthen the connection of the blade with the eye. Flat edge/blade for weeding |
5538
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Round-headed digging shovel (With handle]
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Heavy Duty High Carbon, tensioned Steel 11.5x23 centimeters. spine to strengthen the connection of the blade with the shaft, |
10998
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Heavy Duty 3-fingered fork/ hoe (Head Only) with 18 x 10.5cm head. Cast from tool steel/High carbon. (Head only) |
Heavy Duty High Carbon Steel Approx. weight 1 kg Size: 260mm x 170mm Spine to strengthen the connection of the blade with the eye
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5538
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1. PROCUREMENT PROCESS
4.1. VENDOR SELECTION
Suppliers will be selected based on the selection criteria shared below.
Quality (40%): Should meet the requirements mentioned above
Price (30%): Price shall be reasonable and acceptable, considering the current market
Timeline (20%): March 26, 2026
Delivery (10%): Delivering directly at Dilla and Aleta Wondo
4.2. EVALUATION PROCESS
Proposals will be evaluated based on the above criteria to ensure transparency and fairness.
Bidders who meet the requirements will be shortlisted for further consideration.
Final selection will prioritize the vendor that is both technically compliant (Sample review) and offers the best value for money.
5.-TIMELINE
Needed by Date - March 26, 2026
NOTE: All Vendors should provide a CPO of 10% their quoted value with the name of "Technoserve Inc-Ethiopia".
TechnoServe Inc invites interesting vendors to visit our procurement advertising website by this link to get the detailed proposal information and all the document need to summit online: https://buy.tns.org/public-opportunity-portal
The closing date of the bids is March 12.2026
Techno Serve has the right to cancel the bid partially or fully.
